25 YEARS OF FIRST CLASS SERVICE REWARDED BY M&S

Pat Tucker has worked as a sales assistant in the Reading branch of Marks & Spencer for 25 years.

Marks & Spencer chairman, Luc Vandevelde, together with other members of the board, presented Mrs Tucker with a Westminster chiming wall clock during a ceremony held for more than 200 staff from stores across the country at the company's headquarters in London.

Mrs Tucker was then treated to a champagne reception and a night out on the town at a West End show with her husband Michael. An overnight stay in a London hotel completed their special evening.

"The customer service provided by staff in our stores across the country is first-class, and we are always delighted by the loyalty that our staff show to M&S," said Mr Vandevelde at the ceremony.

"The awards ceremony is our way of thanking them for the many years of hard work and dedication they have given."